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Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Precor has signed a global distribution deal with Stages Cycling, manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles,
Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site milestone with the opening of
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London,
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Celebrated as one of America’s most popular spa destinations, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
Frasers Group will open three new regional flagship Flannels-branded retail stores during 2021 – each
This year's UK government Spending Review, announced in Parliament by chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
Gyms will be free to open on high streets across England from September 1, following
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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high street news

Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Precor has signed a global distribution deal with Stages Cycling, manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles,
Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site milestone with the opening of
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London,
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Celebrated as one of America’s most popular spa destinations, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
Frasers Group will open three new regional flagship Flannels-branded retail stores during 2021 – each
This year's UK government Spending Review, announced in Parliament by chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
Gyms will be free to open on high streets across England from September 1, following
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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